Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA NRCS MN MULTI 24 NOFO0001323
The Minnesota (MN) Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Grant(s) Notice of Funding Opportunity is a competitive discretionary grant program run by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). The core purpose is to fund projects that make NRCS conservation work go farther in Minnesota by leveraging NRCS resources, tackling locally identified natural resource concerns, promoting collaboration among partners, and building conservation leadership at the state and community level. Projects must take place in Minnesota and must align with the specific initiatives and activities laid out in Section A of the full notice. Awards can support projects lasting up to three years, which gives applicants room to propose multi-season implementation, outreach, training, monitoring, or other sustained conservation efforts rather than one-off events.
Funding for FY 2024 is described as contingent because the notice was released before final appropriation and apportionment decisions were complete. In practical terms, that means the total dollars available could change depending on continuing resolutions or a final appropriations act. NRCS indicates it anticipates up to $5,000,000 may be available for this program in FY 2024. The opportunity lists an award ceiling of $1,000,000 and an expectation of about four awards, suggesting NRCS is likely looking for a small number of relatively substantial projects rather than many small ones. The assistance listing is tied to CFDA/Assistance Listing number 10.902, and the funding activity focus sits at the intersection of agriculture, environment, and natural resources.
Eligibility is broad and includes many types of organizations that might be involved in conservation delivery or community-based natural resource work. Eligible applicants include state, county, and city/township governments; special district governments; independent school districts; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; federally recognized Tribal governments and other Tribal organizations; public housing authorities and Indian housing authorities; nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status (as long as they are not institutions of higher education in those nonprofit categories); for-profit organizations (other than small businesses) and small businesses; and even individuals. While eligibility is wide, applications still need to clearly fit the NFOs stated objectives and Minnesota-based scope to be competitive and compliant.
The application process is handled through Grants.gov, and the submission deadline is April 29, 2024 at 11:59 pm Eastern Time. NRCS emphasizes that proposals will be screened first for completeness and compliance with the NFO requirements, and any proposal that is incomplete or noncompliant will be removed from consideration. This means applicants need to pay close attention to the required components, formatting, and any mandatory forms or attachments specified in the full NFO. For applicants who are new to Grants.gov, the notice points them to Section D for the up-front registrations and steps that can take time (which is important because late submissions typically cannot be accepted, even when the delay is caused by account setup issues).
NRCS draws a clear line on what kinds of questions it will answer during the competition. Grants.gov technical problems are directed to Grants.gov Applicant Support (phone and email are provided), and NRCS staff cannot help applicants troubleshoot Grants.gov accounts. Questions to the federal awarding agency contact are intended to be limited to clarifying what the NFO says (for example, confirming dates, locating sections, resolving apparent discrepancies). They will not provide feedback on whether an applicant is eligible in a borderline situation or whether a particular project idea is strong, which is a common guardrail in competitive federal funding to maintain fairness.
Finally, the stated timeline indicates NRCS anticipates making selections by June 1, 2024 and expects to execute awards by September 15, 2024, with the caveat that these dates are estimates and may change. In other words, applicants should plan for a decision in early summer but should also be prepared for shifting federal timelines, especially given the funding is described as dependent on FY 2024 appropriation and apportionment outcomes.Apply for USDA NRCS MN MULTI 24 NOFO0001323
- The Natural Resources Conservation Service in the agriculture, environment, natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Minnesota (MN) Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Grant(s) Notice of Funding Opportunity" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 10.902.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2024-03-01.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2024-04-29. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 4 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments, County governments, City or township governments, Special district governments, Independent school districts, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments), Nonprofits having a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that do not have a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, Individuals, For-profit organizations other than small businesses, Small businesses.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Minnesota (MN) FY 2024 Grant(s) Notice of Funding Opportunity?
It is a competitive discretionary grant program run by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) for Fiscal Year 2024. The program funds projects in Minnesota that help NRCS conservation work go farther by leveraging NRCS resources, addressing locally identified natural resource concerns, strengthening collaboration among partners, and building conservation leadership at the state and community level.
What is the main purpose of this funding opportunity?
The core purpose is to support Minnesota-based projects that expand the reach and impact of NRCS conservation efforts. Projects should be designed to leverage NRCS resources, respond to local natural resource priorities, promote partner collaboration, and develop conservation leadership within Minnesota communities and at the state level.
Where must projects take place?
Projects must take place in Minnesota.
Do projects have to match specific priorities or initiatives?
Yes. Applications must align with the specific initiatives and activities described in Section A of the full Notice of Funding Opportunity (NFO). Projects that do not align with those stated initiatives and activities would not meet the stated requirements described in the opportunity summary.
How long can a funded project last?
Awards can support projects lasting up to three years. This allows applicants to propose multi-season implementation, outreach, training, monitoring, or other sustained conservation efforts rather than one-time events.
How much funding is expected to be available in FY 2024?
NRCS indicates it anticipates up to $5,000,000 may be available for the program in FY 2024. The notice describes the FY 2024 funding as contingent, meaning the total amount could change depending on federal appropriations and apportionment outcomes.
Why does the opportunity say funding is "contingent"?
The notice was released before final appropriation and apportionment decisions were complete. In practical terms, the total dollars available could change depending on continuing resolutions or a final appropriations act.
What is the maximum (ceiling) award amount?
The award ceiling listed is $1,000,000.
How many awards does NRCS expect to make?
The opportunity suggests an expectation of about four awards, indicating NRCS may be looking to fund a small number of larger projects rather than many smaller ones.
What Assistance Listing (CFDA) number is associated with this opportunity?
The assistance listing is tied to CFDA/Assistance Listing number 10.902.
What types of activities does this opportunity generally relate to?
The funding activity focus is described as sitting at the intersection of agriculture, environment, and natural resources, with an emphasis on conservation delivery and addressing natural resource concerns in Minnesota.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes: state governments; county governments; city or township governments; special district governments; independent school districts; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; federally recognized Tribal governments; other Tribal organizations; public housing authorities; Indian housing authorities; nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status (as long as they are not institutions of higher education in those nonprofit categories); for-profit organizations (other than small businesses); small businesses; and individuals.
Does being eligible guarantee an application will be competitive?
No. Even though eligibility is wide, applications still need to clearly fit the NFO's stated objectives, meet Minnesota-based scope requirements, and comply with all required components and formatting to be competitive and compliant.
How do applicants submit an application?
Applications are submitted through Grants.gov.
What is the application deadline?
The submission deadline is April 29, 2024 at 11:59 pm Eastern Time.
What happens if an application is incomplete or noncompliant?
NRCS states proposals will be screened first for completeness and compliance with NFO requirements. Any proposal that is incomplete or noncompliant will be removed from consideration.
What should applicants pay attention to when preparing the application?
Applicants should closely follow the required components, formatting, and any mandatory forms or attachments specified in the full NFO. The notice emphasizes that missing or noncompliant elements can result in the proposal being removed during the initial screening.
What should applicants know if they are new to Grants.gov?
The notice points applicants to Section D for the up-front registrations and steps that can take time. This matters because late submissions typically cannot be accepted, even when delays are related to account setup or registration issues.
Who should applicants contact for Grants.gov technical problems?
Grants.gov technical problems must be directed to Grants.gov Applicant Support (the notice provides phone and email contact information). NRCS staff cannot help applicants troubleshoot Grants.gov accounts.
What kinds of questions can be directed to the federal awarding agency contact?
Questions to the federal awarding agency contact are intended to be limited to clarifying what the NFO says, such as confirming dates, locating sections, or resolving apparent discrepancies.
Will NRCS advise whether an applicant is eligible in a borderline case?
No. The notice indicates NRCS will not provide feedback on eligibility in borderline situations.
Will NRCS provide feedback on whether a project idea is strong or likely to be funded?
No. NRCS states it will not provide feedback on whether a particular project idea is strong, which is a common fairness safeguard in competitive federal funding.
When does NRCS expect to make selection decisions?
NRCS anticipates making selections by June 1, 2024. The notice states these dates are estimates and may change.
When does NRCS expect to execute awards?
NRCS expects to execute awards by September 15, 2024. This is an estimated date and may change.
How should applicants plan around the timeline and funding uncertainty?
Applicants should plan for a possible decision in early summer, while also being prepared for shifting federal timelines. The notice also describes funding as dependent on FY 2024 appropriation and apportionment outcomes, which can affect the final funding availability and schedule.
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